Who We Are

The QAI Ventures Team is not just a group of individuals but a synergy of values and visions.

Rooted in collaboration, we believe in harnessing the power of collective effort to spearhead technological advancements.

We aim to empower startups by providing essential resources and support, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. We are committed to investing deeply in the success of our partners and maintaining integrity in every interaction.

Resilience is our cornerstone. We embrace challenges and learn from setbacks. We are constantly on a quest for game-changing ideas and solutions, always putting people at the forefront.

Transparency in our actions builds trust with partners and investors, while our dedication to sustainability guides us toward creating lasting impacts. Embracing diversity and inclusion, we understand that varied perspectives are the bedrock of groundbreaking innovations.

Above all, our life-long curiosity drives us to continuously learn and evolve, connecting us with those who share our values and strive to make a meaningful difference in the tech world.

Meet the Team

  • Alexandra Beckstein

    Alexandra Beckstein

    CEO & Co-Founder

  • Thomas Landis

    Thomas Landis

    Chief Product Officer

  • Anca Albu

    Anca Albu

    Chief Operations Officer

  • Mira Dechant

    Mira Dechant

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Marius Almstedt

    Marius Almstedt

    Director Strategy & Growth

  • Tobias Denzler, PhD Phys.

    Tobias Denzler, PhD Phys.

    Head Science & Technology

  • James Sanders

    James Sanders

    Global Accelerator Director

  • Megan Lee 🇨🇦

    Megan Lee 🇨🇦

    Managing Director
    Quantum City

  • David Yiptong 🇨🇦

    David Yiptong 🇨🇦

    Accelerator Director
    QAI Ventures Canada

  • Saeed (Mohaghegh) Neyshabouri, MBA

    Saeed Neyshabouri 🇨🇦

    Program Manager
    QAI Ventures Canada

  • Sandra Holmegaard

    Sandra Holmegaard

    Office & Events Manager

  • Anton Wendeborn

    Anton Wendeborn

    Operations Support

  • Fraser Levick

    Fraser Levick

    Fund & Platform Operations Intern

Our Core Values

At the heart of our team lie these fundamental values, guiding every action and decision we make.
By adhering to these values, we create a culture of respect, innovation, and success, where every team member and partner can thrive.

Integral Empathy

Togetherness

Humanity-Focused

Innovation-Driven

Our Roots

Born out of the privately funded initiative of uptownBasel, and together with the QuantumBasel team, our vision is to unite the world during the global Quantum revolution.

Driven by the belief that it takes collaboration to develop technologies, we are building together a solid global Quantum community.